Chapter 2 Operating Your Universal Counter
Introduction
2-2 Operating Guide
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Introduction
This is the operator’s reference chapter which contains information and
procedures for the front-panel keys, operating functions, and menus of the
HP 53131A/132A 225 MHz Universal Counter.
Chapter Summary
• How this Counter Works for You page 2-4
• Using the Measurement Control Keys (Run and
Stop/Single)
page 2-5
• Using Entry/Select (Arrow) Keys page 2-8
• Using the MEASURE Menu Keys page 2-10
• Using the Gate & External Arm Menu Key page 2-16
• Using the MATH Menu Keys page 2-27
• Using the LIMITS Menu Keys page 2-37
• Using CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 Input
Conditioning Keys
page 2-44
• Using the Save and Recall Menus page 2-52
• Using the Print Menu page 2-56
• Using the Utility Menu page 2-57
• Using the Calibration Menu page 2-67
• Front Panel Display Messages page 2-73
• Preset Values After Power-Up and *RST page 2-78
• Summary of the Measurement Sequence page 2-93
• Common Questions page 2-94